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LEADERSHIP
Post Commander
• Essential for Success
• Power is Limited by CBL
• Not the King – No Disciplinary Power
Essential Duties of Post Commander
• Supervise Officers
• Appoint Committees
• Control Agenda
• Conduct Meetings
Discipline
• Bar Misconduct
• Discipline of Members– Uniform Code of Procedures– Supplement 1
Discipline
• Offenses– Dishonesty– Treason– Neglect of Duty– Conduct Unbecoming of a Member of the
American Legion
• Jury Trial
Types of Post Commanders
• Does everything
• The only one willing to serve
• Also runs the bar
• His wife is the Unit Commander
• Can’t get anyone interested in helping
The Perfect Post Commander
• Experienced Leader• Knows how to conduct meetings• Uses an agenda• Supervises his officers and committee chairs• Trains his replacement• Participates in community and civic functions• Ensures legion programs are implemented
ROBERTS RULESOF
ORDER
Newly Revised – 12th Edition
MOTIONS
1. Making the Motion
2. Stating the Question
3. Debating the Motion
4. Amending the Motion
5. Voting on the Motion
SPECIAL PROBLEMS
1. The Unruly Member at Meetings
2. Reading and Approving Minutesa. Executive Committeeb. Regular Minutes
3. Limiting Debate
4. Closing Debate Immediately
DEVELOP AGENDA
• Program Deadlines
• Review Prior Minutes
• Executive Committee
Order of Motions ChartSection 16 Example
Purpose
You Say
Interrupt?
2nd?
Close Debate
I move the previous question
No
Yes
Order of Motions ChartSection 16 Example
Debate?
Amend?
Vote
No
No
2/3
THE MEETING
A. Opening1. Post the Colors2. Prayer3. POW/MIA4. Pledge5. Preamble
THE MEETING
B. Meeting
Draping
1. Roll Call / Quorum2. Minutes3. Introduction of guests and prospective new members4. Committee Reports (Finance Report)5. Balloting on Member Applications
THE MEETING
6. Sick call, relief and employment7. Post Service Officer Report8. Unfinished Business9. Initiation of Candidates10. Correspondence11. New Business12. Memorial to a departed post member (Draping)13. The good of the American Legion
THE MEETING
C. ClosingPrayerRemove POW/MIA Flag/CoverRetire Colors
APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
1. Post Members Rule
2. Post Members Present Ideas
3. Members Elect Leaders
4. Checks and Balances
5. Members are equal
APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
6. Impartiality and Fairness
7. Equal Justice
8. Majority Rules
9. Spirit of Openness
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Uniform Code of Procedure
Supplement 1
GENERAL RULES
1. Accused and Accuser --- Same Post
2. Statute of Limitation --- 1 year
3. Accused is entitled to 15 days notice
4. Two-thirds of jurors must find the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
MAJOR PARTICIPANTS
1. Accuser2. Accused3. Adjutant4. Sergeant at Arms5. Post Judge Advocate6. Jury